A rock song introduced by the musical group Journey in 1981.
On my 35 anniversary of work, my son Paul sent me this song as a gift.
Every time I hear this song I think of my son and of the lessons of perseverance I have accumulated over the years.
This song is on my running play list and when it comes on I get a little more strength and pick up the speed for a bit.
Lyrics by Journey, my comments / reactions are in bold following each verse.
“Just a small town girl
Livin’ in a lonely world
She took the midnight train going anywhere”
- The excitement of going to a new place.
“Just a city boy
Born and raised in South Detroit
He took the midnight train going anywhere”
- No matter who you are you can explore and find excitement
“A singer in a smokey room
The smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on, and on, and on”
- Opportunity abounds..
“Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night”
- Looking for opportunity
“Streetlights people
Livin’ just to find emotion
Hidin’ somewhere in the night
Workin’ hard to get my fill
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin’ anything to roll the dice just one more time”
- Working hard is rewarding
“Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on, and on, and on”
- Everyone has an opportunity
“Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night”
- Looking for happiness
“Streetlights people
Livin’ just to find emotion
Hidin’ somewhere in the night”
- Still looking
“Don’t stop believin’
Hold on to that feelin’
Streetlight people”
- Have faith – you can do it
“Don’t stop believin’
Hold on
Streetlight people”
- You will be great
“Don’t stop believin’
Hold on to that feelin’
Streetlight people”
- Live for today and enjoy the time you get with friends and family
As I prepare for my half marathon 8 days from now the 4 month’s of training is starting to pay off. I have stuck to the training schedule almost exactly with very few variations. I have had my rough periods as I expanded my distances or dealt with high temperatures and humidity.
It is very exciting and frightening at the same time. I am thrilled that I am able to do this and plan to continue to run after the race as long as I am able – when we get into the bitter cold hopefully the YMCA will be open to work on treadmills again.